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Filed June 2, 1945 I 28heets-Sheet 2 Inventor DA V/D K/RKWOOD, HOLL IDA V and?! 15 m Patented Apr. 5, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE TOY David Kirkwood Holliday, Mount Pleasant, Ohio Application June 2, 1945, Serial No. 597,237

9 Claims.

This invention relates to a toy, and more particularly to a toy of the animated type.

A primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved toy, adapted for the edification and amusement of children or the like including a plurality of movable figures in simulation of a hunter and a hunted bird or animal.

An additional object of this invention is the provision of such a device wherein both the hunter and the game are movable, and wherein means are provided to simulate the sound of the shot.

An additional object of the invention is the provision of means in association with the device, whereupon with the aforementioned simulated shot the game is caused to fall in such manner as to indicate that same has been shot by the hunter.

An additional object of this invention is the provision of such a device characterized by simplicity and durability in construction, reliability and efficiency in operation, and simplicity and economy in manufacture and assembly.

Other objects will in part be obvious and in part be pointed out as the description of the invention proceeds and shown in the accompanying drawings wherein there is shown a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of one form of device embodying this inventive concept, certain concealed portions thereof being indicated in dotted lines. I

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the structure shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view of the device.

Figure 4 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 4-4 of Figure 2, as viewed in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 5 is an end elevational view of the device, certain parts thereof being removed.

Figure 6 is a top plan view of a constructional detail.

Figure 7 is a top plan view of an additional constructional detail, and

Figure 8 is a sectional view taken substantially along the line 88 of Figure 7, as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

The device of the instant invention is comprised of a base generally indicated at I 0, in the form of an elongated block of any desired suitable length to which are secured a plurality of legs H, as by screws l2, supporting the same a slight distance above the floor, or table, or other supporting surface therefor. As best shown in Figure 5, the block I0 is provided with a longitudinally extending channel I 3, having grooves I 4 at the base thereof. Positioned for sliding movement within the channel l3 are two block members l5 and I 6, each provided adjacent its base with longitudinally extending flanges l1 and I8, respectively, adapted to engage and slide in the grooves I l.

The block simulation of 20, while the I5 is provided with a figure IS in a hunter and provided with a rifle block l6 has pivotally mounted thereon, as on a hinge member comprised of two sections 2| and 22 pivotally secured together as by means of the pivot pin 23 (see Figure 8), a figure 24, in simulation of game to be shot by the hunter. In the illustrative embodiment this figure takes the form of a duck but obviously any representation of an animal or other game may be substituted therefor. The blocks I5 and I6 are secured together, as by means of the cord 25 secured to eyes 26 and 21 in the front and rear portions of blocks I5 and I 6 respectively, while secured to an eye 28 in the rear of block I5 is a cord 29, which extends to and is wound about an axle 30, provided with a handle 3l'for rotating the same, and positioned between the rear pair of supporting members ll being journaled for rotation in suitable apertures in the supporting members. From an eye 32 in the front of block 16 a cord 33 extends to an axle 34 journaled between the other pair of supports II, and correspondingly provided with a handle or crank member 35 for rotating the same. As best shown in Figures 1 and 3 the cords 29 and 33 pass respectively over transversely positioned guide bars 36' and 31 positioned across the ends of the channel l3, and of cylindrical cross section, which serves as bearings for the respective cords.

From the foregoing it will now be seen that rotation of the crank or handle 35, occasions the forward movement of both blocks l6 and I5, through the connections above described, forwardly in the channel I 3, in such manner as to indicate that the bird 24 is attempting to escape from the hunter l5, and the hunter is following the bird. Obviously, rotation of the handle 3| serves to draw the assemblage in the opposite direction.

Means are provided for simulating the sound of the shot from the hunter, and such means take the form of a clapper or hammer arm 40 pivotally connected as on a pivot 4|, to the side of the block W, and adapted when struck by an extend-'" ing trip 42 mounted on the block 15, to fall by gravity and strike against a metallic clap plate or anvil 43 secured to the base of the block in any desired manner. The parts are so arranged that simultaneously with the falling of the member movement being permitted by the pivot 23. Such means take the form of a trip 45 pivotally secured as on a pivot 46 to the block Ill and adapted to extend forwardly into the pathobmovement of vided for abutment with the same to tilt about the hinge and fall to its side. A stop pin 48 is provided, which holds the device at right angles to serve as i semblage including the duck 2 4 is moved -for-- of the assemblage is reversed 'as'by rotation of the crank 3|, the member 45 may pivot topermit passage of the duck 24 therepast.

'Correspondingly, the member 40' is provided with aright angled-arm 49, which extends upwardly into the path of the nail or trip finger 4,2, after-the member has beentripped-and when the assemblage is moved rearwardly impact of said nail 42. against the extending arm 49 causes the member M! to be'reset inthe position shown in Figurel.

:Erom theforegoing it will beseen that there is herein provided a toy of the animated figure type, which provides a relatively high entertainment value, which simulates a hunter in pursuit oi game, and likewise the'shootingof the game by the hunter, and theiall of the game as arresult of the shot which accomplishes all the objects of this invention,sand othersincluding many advantages of great; practical utility and commercial importance.

many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modifications may be made in theembodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matterherein is-to be interpreted as merely illustrative and not in a limiting sense. i

I claim:

1. jIn=a device of a longitudinal channel therein, spaced blocks movable. in said channehfigures in simulation of hunterand, game carried by said blocks, means for secured to'the opposite ends of said blocks, axles. mounted at opposite ends of said base, about each of which one of said cords is wound, means for rotating said axles, means for simulating the; sound of a shot by said hunter, said last-mentioned means-including a tripmember pivoted onaside of said base, ananvil adapted to be struck bysaid trip member, an extendingmember carried by. one. of said blocks to operate said trip member, said figure in simulation of game being pivotally mounted on its associated? block, and means to tilt said last-mentioned figure simultaneously with said simulatedrshot.

'2. In a device of the character described, ,a base, a longitudlnalchannel therein, spaced blocks movable in said channel, figures in simulation of hunter and game carried by said blocks, means ,139??? EN 2,1993% 3 3 3. n l in ecure -m h a s te en s of i k ax s mounted at opposite ends of said base, aboutaeach hi h; Q @Qtd 9??5 i i Wi i ifor rent n s id axle mean it simulatin th .1 1 6? a 51. sa imiter. sa st-menti d ans-in lud ng a t P me be p r ted-Q1 a sided t d as sfn' e i asienisdtfldstiesli a trip, when the aswardly, but when the direction of the movement,

the character described, a base,

moving saidblocks, said means including cords- 40 the bird 24 is adapted to fall on its side, such 10 the duck, a tapered extremity 4T being produck, to cause the channel in said base, a

' er,-said target being car by said trip member, an extending member carried by one of said blocks to operate said trip member, said figure in simulation of game being tiltably mounted on its associated block, and means to tilt said last-mentioned figure simultaneously with said simulated shot, said lastmentioned means including a second trip member in the path of movement of said last-mentioned figure, and spaced from said first trip Ineniben'a distance equal toflthe spacing of said blocks.

3. A toy including a base, a plurality of legs supporting said base, a longitudinally extending block slidable in said channel surmounted by a figured simulation of ahunter,-a=windlass mounted below each end of said base, and supported between oppositely disposed legs, meanssecured to each Windlass and to opposite ends of said block, means for simulating the sound of a gun shot, said means including nan i nd tr c ur o 't side of said base, saidstriker comprising an arm pivotedat its lower end to said base above said anvil, and anoperating means extendingl-aterally ofisaid block forengagmg saidstrikerarm, and a-target, said target being hinged for move: mentlin a Vertical plane transverse to saidbase, and means for tripping saidtarget about its hinge, said last named means being synchronized .for simultaneous actuationgwith said. striker.

4. A toy including a base, a' .plural.ity of legs supporting said base, alongitudinally extending channel in saidbase, a block slidable in; said channel surmounted by a figured simulation of a hunter, a Windlass mo ted below each end of said base and supported between oppositely disposed legs, means secured to each Windlass and to opposite ends of said block,means. for mu t n e squad a, n S a d mean including an anvil and a striker secured to the side of .saidbase, said striker comprising an arm pivoted at its lower end to, said base above-said anvil, andan operatingmeans extending laterally or; said block for engaging said striker arm, and a target, said target being'hinged formovement ina vertical plane tr nsverse to said base and means for tripping said target about its hinge, said last named means being synchronized for simultaneous actuation with said striker, said target being carried by a: second block slidable nsaid channel.

5. A toy including a base, a plurality of legs supportingsaid base, a longitudinallyextending channel in said base, a block slidable in said channel surmounted by a figured simulatien of a hunten'a windlass mounted below each-end ofv said base .and supported between oppositely disposed legs, means secured to each Windlass and to opposite ends ofsaid block, means ;for simulating the sound of ia-gun shot, said means including ananvilanda striker secured .to the side of said base, said striker comprisin an arm pivoted at its lower end to said base above said anvil, and an operating means-extending laterally oi said block'forengaging-said striker arm, and a target, said :targetbeing hinged tor movement in a .verticalplane transverse to, said base and means for; tripping said targetsabout ts hinge, saidlast named. means being synchro-r nized for simultaneous actuation with said strik: .fiedbv a ewed muc sli able'q s d ebepn li a d s c miz loek eing secured i fi e na tiq l i id; husk-f it A wr' sdu in eras rlurel r sa d-base,

channel in said base, a block slidable in said channel surmounted by a figured simulation of a hunter, a Windlass mounted below each end of said base and supported between oppositely disposed legs, means secured to each Windlass and to opposite ends of said block, means for simulating the sound of a gun shot, said means includ ing an anvil and a striker secured to the side of said base, said striker comprising an arm pivoted at its lower end to said base above said anvil, and an operating means extending laterally of said block for engaging said striker arm, and a target, said target being hinged for movement in a vertical plane transverse to said base and means for tripping said target about its hinge, said last named means being synchronized for simultaneous actuation with said striker, said target being carried by a second block slidable on said channel, said second block being spaced from said first block and interposed between said first block and one of such Windlass secured means.

7. A toy including a base, a plurality of legs supporting said base, a longitudinally extending channel in said base, a block slidable in said channel surmounted by a figured simulation or" a hunter, 2. Windlass mounted below each end of said base and supported between oppositely disposed legs, means secured to each Windlass and to opposite ends of said block, means for simulating the sound of a gun shot, said means including an anvil and a striker secured to the side of said base, said striker comprising an arm pivoted at its lower end to said base above said anvil, and an operating means extending laterally of said block for engaging said striker arm, and a target, said target being hinged for movement in a vertical plane transverse to said base and means for tripping said target about its hinge, said last named means being synchronized for simultaneous actuation with said striker, said target being carried by a second block slidable on said channel, said last mentioned means including a member carried by said base and extending into the path of travel of said target for tilting the latter.

8. A toy including a base, a plurality of legs supporting said base, a longitudinally extending channel in said base, a block slidable in said channel surmounted by a figured simulation of a hunter, a Windlass mounted below each end of said base and supported between oppositely disposed legs, means secured to each Windlass and to opposite ends of said block, means for simulating the sound of a gun shot, said means including an anvil and a striker secured to the sides of said base, said striker comprising an arm pivoted at its lower end to said base above said anvil, said operating means extending laterally of said block for engaging said striker arm, and a target, said target being hinged for movement in a vertical plane transverse to said base and means for tripping said target about its hinge, said last named means being synchronized for simultaneous actuation with said striker, said target being carried by a second block slidable on said channel, said last mentioned means including a member carried by said base and extending into the path of travel of said target for tilting the latter, said member having a longitudinally inclined transversely extending edge for engaging said target.

9. A toy including a base, a plurality of legs supporting said base, a longitudinally extending channel in said base, a block slidable in said channel surmounted by a figured simulation of a hunter, a Windlass mounted below each end of said base and supported between oppositely disposed legs, means secured to each Windlass and to opposite ends of said block, means for simulating the sound of a gun shot, said last means including an anvil and a striker secured to the side of said base, said striker comprising an arm pivoted at its lower end to said base above said anvil, and an operating means extending laterally of said block for engaging said striker arm, and a target, said target being hinged for movement in a vertical plane transverse to said base and means for tripping said target about its hinge, said last named means being synchronized for simultaneous actuation with said striker, said target being carried by a second block slidable on said channel, said last mentioned means including a member carried by said base and extending into the path of travel of said target for tilting the latter, said member being pivoted to said base.

DAVID KIRKWOOD HOLLIDAY.

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